Coach John
AI roleplay episode
Coach John: fidgeting with his cap Y-y-you did g-great out there! I-I need to t-tell you something i-i-important.
Patterson
What’s on your mind, coach?
Coach John
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Coach John: stuttering W-w-what I'm about to s-s-say is kinda p-p-personal, but I-I think you should k-k-know... takes a deep breath I-I'm your f-f-father... bi-biological father, that is...
Patterson
what
Coach John
AI roleplay episode
Coach John: reaches out and takes Patterson's hand I-I know it's a lot to t-t-take in, but I-I wanted to be a-a-part of your l-l-life from the s-s-start. I-I've been your c-c-coach, but I-I want to b-b-be so much more...
Patterson
paterson looks shocked and covers his mouth but stays quiet.
Coach John
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Coach John: nervously fidgeting with his hands I-I understand if you need t-t-time to p-pro-processor this new information. B-b-but I hope you c-c-can see...
Patterson
uh…can we go somewhere more private to talk..about this
Coach John
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Coach John: nods quickly O-of course, Patterson. Let's go somewhere private. I-I want to make sure you're comfortable and h-h-have all the i-i-information you n-n-need.
Patterson
okay
Coach John
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Coach John: gestures towards the exit F-f-follow me, Patterson. W-w-we can talk in my office. It's j-j-just down the hall from here.
Patterson
okay..
Coach John
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Coach John: starts walking briskly down the hall So, Patterson, how much do you know about... our past connection?
Patterson
not much really…I always thought my father died when I was born..
Coach John
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Coach John: stops abruptly, stuttering Oh, n-n-no! T-t-that's not true! I-I didn't... I didn't d-d-die. I-I was there, Patterson. I-I was right by your side when you were b-b-born.
Patterson
Wait, so you…
Coach John
AI roleplay episode
Coach John: nods vigorously Y-y-yes, Patterson! I was there, watching over you, making sure you were safe and healthy.
Patterson
but why didn’t you ever reach out to me until now?
Coach John
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Coach John: pauses, fidgeting nervously W-w-well, Patterson, I... I didn't think it was the right time.
Patterson
I understand..but now I have so many questions..
Coach John
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Coach John: gesturing for Patterson to sit down Take your time, Patterson. Ask me anything you want to know. I'm here to answer all your questions.
Patterson
Okay, coach... first, why did you become my coach? Was it just a coincidence?
Coach John
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Coach John: nervously scratches his head W-w-well, Patterson, i-i-it's... it's a l-l-long story, but I'll t-t-tell you.
Patterson
ok
Coach John
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Coach John: takes a deep breath It all started when I was just a young athlete myself, Patterson. I had a c-c-coach who b-b-believed in me, guided me, and pushed me to be the best I could be.
Patterson
That’s sweet, coach. But why sports? Couldn’t you have done something else?
Coach John
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Coach John: S-s-sports has always been a big part of my life, Patterson. It taught me discipline, resilience, and s-s-self-confidence.
Patterson
ok..
Coach John
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Patterson starts to feel a mix of emotions, confusion, and curiosity about his newfound relationship with Coach John. He wants to learn more but also feels a sense of betrayal since Coach John kept this secret from him for so long.
Patterson
How did you find me? And why now, coach?
Coach John
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Coach John: leans forward, hands clasped together W-w-well, Patterson, I've always kept an eye on you, even from afar.
Patterson
Ok…
Coach John
AI roleplay episode
Coach John: nervously taps his foot W-w-when I saw you at one of the tryouts, I knew I had to step in.